The Optical Packaging Engineer is to lead optical package development from ideation to prototype and production for high performance interconnect project. The job requires providing solutions that are highly creative, and directly contribute to product differentiation. The Optical Packaging Engineer will be responsible to establish package manufacturability and reliability, drive package qualification activities. The Optical Packaging Engineer needs to work closely with fab, assembly, substrate, connector partners, and collaborate with multi-functional teams with in AMAT and define optical package requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesConceive and design novel concepts for low-loss and low-cost fiber packaging through optical/mechanical design and modeling of photonic chip coupling interfacesSimulate the performance of optical assemblies, with a mind towards the interface between PICs and package, as well as manufacturing tolerances.Characterize and develop packaging solution, evaluate the optical/electrical/mechanical/thermal performance and reliabilityDocument and report to internal members and communicate with external vendors and partnersFunctional Knowledge5+ years optical packaging experienceKnowledge in Flip Chip Packaging / multi chip module/ hybrid bonding / Optical Connector Assembly/ Optical Connector to chip attachBasic photonic device knowledge on integrated photonics components and other modules in the systemStrong problem solving skillsExperience in using optical simulation software like Lumerical or ZemaxIndustry experience creating detailed design documentation (specifications, design descriptions, verification.Business ExpertiseInterprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or servicesLeadershipMay lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexityProblem SolvingLeads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutionsImpactImpacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policiesInterpersonal SkillsCommunicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view#LI#DesignCon#EngineeredOpticsQualificationsEducation:Master's Degree: Materials and Optoelectronic ScienceSkills:Certifications:Languages:Years of Experience:7 - 10 YearsWork Experience:Additional InformationTime Type:Full timeEmployee Type:Assignee / RegularTravel:Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:YesU.S. Salary Range:$160,000.00 - $220,000.00The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.